AFP Western Command
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| Western Command | |
|---|---|
| Active | March 28, 2001 - Present |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Garrison/HQ | Puerto Princesa, Palawan |
| Nickname | WestCom |
| Motto | Guardians of the Western Islands |
| Mascot | Palawan Peacock-pheasant |
| Anniversaries | March 28 |
| Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, Abu Sayyaf Group and local criminal elements |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
CDRE Ruperto Rico C Borromeo AFP |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Patch | Western Command Emblem |
The Western Command, known officially as the WestCom, is one the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Wide Support Commands Combating Terrorism and Insurgency in Islands of Palawan and Kalayaan including the disputed spratlys island group.
[edit] Operations
- Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army
- Anti-terrorist operations against known terror groups operating in their AOR.
